Blow in fight for migrant workersSydney Morning HeraldThe changes are expected to most significantly affect WA, which is relying on tens of thousands of skilled migrants to help meet its estimated shortfall of 150000 workers, mostly in the resource sector, by 2016. The state already is struggling, ...and more »

Five reasons public service workers are right to strikeThe GuardianStrikes are also a reminder of who actually does the work that matters most to our lives – and a demonstration of democratic strength in the workplace. The government's pension raid is an attempt to make public service workers pay for the havoc wreaked ...and more »

Immigration hotline gains huge response in its first monthWBRCA hotline created to take calls and emails about perceived injustices surrounding Alabama's new immigration law is getting a huge response. Officials with the Department of Justice announced the creation of the hotline ...and more »

Five reasons public service workers are right to strikeThe GuardianStrikes are also a reminder of who actually does the work that matters most to our lives – and a demonstration of democratic strength in the workplace. The government's pension raid is an attempt to make public service workers pay for the havoc wreaked ...and more »

15 arrested as US immigration officials raid southwest Detroit box companyDetroit Free PressThe federal government sent a stern message to employers following a raid Tuesday in Detroit: If you hire illegalimmigrants, we're coming after you. A raid of a box company in southwest Detroit Tuesday led ...and more »

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Illegal alien charged with 4th DUIExaminer.comAccording to the police report, Hernandez admitted to purchasing the phony license in Milwaukee for $200, as well as being in the country illegally. Hernandez has been charged with felony DUI and misdemeanor operating after revocation. ...and more »

Five reasons public service workers are right to strikeThe GuardianStrikes are also a reminder of who actually does the work that matters most to our lives – and a demonstration of democratic strength in the workplace. The government's pension raid is an attempt to make public service workers pay for the havoc wreaked ...and more »

US deports more than 250 HaitiansGreen Bay Press GazetteAn investigation by the nonprofit Florida Center for Investigative Reporting found evidence that the Obama administration has not followed its own policy of seeking alternatives to deportation when there are serious medical and humanitarian concerns. ...and more »

Monday, November 28, 2011

Migrants in Libya face uncertain futureMigrant RightsA substantial percentage of these men, women, and children are sub-Saharan African migrants caught up in the volatile transition of power. Accounts of arbitrary arrest and torture have been documented by human rights agencies throughout the revolution. ...and more »